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Ransomware group thegentlemen hits Lighting Direct
Lighting Direct — a retail & e-commerce target operating in NZ has been listed by the thegentlemen ransomware group on 2026-11-02. The information below reflects what the threat actor has publicly claimed on their leak site; the details have not been independently verified.
Incident Report
| Target Organization | Lighting Direct |
|---|---|
| Threat Group | thegentlemen |
| Summary | Lighting Direct, a retail & e-commerce organization in New Zealand, was listed by the thegentlemen ransomware group on its leak site on 2026-11-05. |
| Date of Breach | 2026-11-02 |
| Discovery Date | 2026-11-05 |
| Region | NZ |
| Target Domain | lightingdirect.co.nz |
| Business Sector | Retail & E-Commerce |
| Severity | MEDIUM |
Claim by thegentlemen
lightingdirect.co.nz Lighting Direct is New Zealand's largest lighting specialist, founded in 1974 in Auckland by Bill and Penny Fulford as Keldene Industries and rebranded in 1992, now operating 23 stores nationwide plus an online store. Led by CEO Dean Fulford, the second generation of the family, it buys directly from overseas manufacturers, landing one container of lighting daily to its Auckland distribution center. Its range covers pendant lights, ceiling lights, wall lights, downlights, outdoor lighting, lamps and ceiling fans across modern, Scandinavian and classic styles. The company was the first retailer to reopen after the 2011 Christchurch earthquake and celebrated 50 years in business in 2024. In 2025 it opened a new Queenstown store and launched a redesigned online platform. Free design consultations, a trade programme for builders and electricians, free shipping over 200 dollars and 7-day returns make it the go-to lighting destination for Kiwi renovators.
Posted by the thegentlemen threat actor on its public leak site. This is the group's own statement and has not been independently verified by HackerFeeds.
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